Disability-Led and Consumer-Driven Systems Advocacy

Training Source: 
ILRU
Beginning Date: 
05/01/2024
End Date: 
05/01/2024
Registration Fee: 
$0
Type of Training: 
Webinar/Teleconference

About the training

The Independent Living Movement was founded on disability-led and consumer-driven systems advocacy. However, some Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are struggling to provide this core service. Join us for a conversation with System Change Advocates who are doing disability-led and consumer-driven systems advocacy at Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs). 

Webinar Description

The Independent Living Movement was founded on disability-led and consumer-driven systems advocacy. However, some Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are struggling to provide this core service. Join us for a conversation with System Change Advocates who are doing disability-led and consumer-driven systems advocacy at Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs). 

Registration

Registration is free of charge. Online registration is required.

What you will learn

  • Why is systems advocacy important to the Independent Living Network
  • Strategies for disability-led and consumer-controlled systems advocacy
  • Strategies for consumer engagement and consumer control

Target Audience

Staff and Board members of Centers for Independent Living(CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), and Designated State Entities (DSEs)

Presenters

  • Rosalie Eisenreich, Strategic Initiatives Director, Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living
  • Felix Jordan, Community Organizer, Boston Center for Independent Living
  • Edward Mitchell, Director, Tennessee SILC
  • Jessica Podesva, J.D., Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, National Council on Independent Living